요소
A necessary or typical part of something; a constituent element or factor that contributes to a result.
Examples
3 of 5물이 얼기 위해서는 낮은 온도라는 요소가 필요하다.
A factor such as low temperature is needed for water to freeze.
이 제품은 디자인과 기능이라는 두 가지 요소를 모두 갖추고 있다.
This product has both elements: design and function.
행복을 결정하는 요소는 사람마다 다르다.
The factors that determine happiness differ for each person.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yo-So (요소) sounds like 'Your Source' - the source elements of something.
Quick Quiz
비타민은 우리 몸에 꼭 필요한 영양 ___이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 요소
Examples
물이 얼기 위해서는 낮은 온도라는 요소가 필요하다.
academicA factor such as low temperature is needed for water to freeze.
이 제품은 디자인과 기능이라는 두 가지 요소를 모두 갖추고 있다.
businessThis product has both elements: design and function.
행복을 결정하는 요소는 사람마다 다르다.
everydayThe factors that determine happiness differ for each person.
범죄의 구성 요소를 면밀히 검토해야 합니다.
formalThe constituent elements of the crime must be closely examined.
거기 가려면 돈이 제일 중요한 요소지.
informalMoney is the most important factor to go there.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
4대 요소
four major elements
결정적 요소
decisive factor
환경적 요소
environmental factor
Often Confused With
'요소' is a constituent part of a whole, while '요인' is more specifically a cause that brings about a result.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS writing Task 2 when discussing causes and components of a phenomenon.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '요소' (urea) in chemistry context, though the spelling is the same.
Memory Tip
Yo-So (요소) sounds like 'Your Source' - the source elements of something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 要素 (요소), meaning essential origin.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
비타민은 우리 몸에 꼭 필요한 영양 ___이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 요소
Related Vocabulary
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극대화하다
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학술적
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정확성
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연속성
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종합
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맹점
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이바지하다
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유기적
B2Characterized by a close and harmonious relationship between parts of a whole, where each part is necessary for the system to function.
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